Cst System; Brake System - Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual

CST system

CST is Ferrari's acronym for Traction and
Stability Control. The CST is composed of
two main systems:
VDC Vehicle Dynamics Control,
through the braking system;
Vehicle Dynamics Control,
ASR
through the engine torque;
as well as the always active secondary
systems such as ABS, EBD, etc.
In order to have optimal control in different
driving and grip conditions, four different
setting levels have been designed.
Level 1: ensures stability and maximum
traction on any type of roadway,
both in low-grip ("Low Grip"
position) and in very low grip
(ICE position) conditions, by
means of the engine and brake
control.
Level 2: ensures stability and maximum
traction only in medium- to
high-grip conditions (SPORT
position), optimising engine and
brake control.
Level 3: enhances the racing features of
the vehicle, ensuring (but not
in all conditions) a good level
of stability (RACE position) by
reducing engine control to a
minimum and making best use of
the brake control.
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Level 4: CST deactivated (position